# Sunshine Pre-school Puriton

Sunshine Pre-school Puriton is a sessional pre-school at Puriton Village Hall, Riverton Road, Puriton, BRIDGWATER, TA7 8BP, in Puriton, Somerset. It is registered for 26 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Urgent improvement, curriculum and teaching Urgent improvement, achievement Urgent improvement, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Urgent improvement; safeguarding standards not met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-puriton-142905  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Puriton Village Hall, Riverton Road, Puriton, BRIDGWATER, TA7 8BP
- Registered places: 26
- Ofsted URN: 142905

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 11 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Urgent improvement |
| Curriculum and teaching | Urgent improvement |
| Achievement | Urgent improvement |
| Behaviour and routines | Needs attention |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Needs attention |
| Leadership and governance | Urgent improvement |

Safeguarding standards not met.

Inspection history:

- 11 February 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 15 May 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/142905

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1992 (Reference 142905). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/142905)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 11 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/142905)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/142905)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Puriton Village Hall, Riverton Road, Puriton, BRIDGWATER, TA7 8BP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.169203,-2.976753

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puriton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Pawlett Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Woolavington Village Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Willowdown Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hunny Bears Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hunny-bears-day-nursery-ey263909) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Butterflies Day Nursery @ Woodlands](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-day-nursery-woodlands-2567045) | Good |  | 07:30–17:30 | 1.1 miles |
| [Future Stars Coaching at Willowdown Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/future-stars-coaching-at-willowdown-primary-school-2872335) |  |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Mama Bear's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-2581792) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.8 miles |
| [Pawlett Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pawlett-pre-school-142933) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Sunbeams Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-nursery-ey472845) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sunshine Pre-school Puriton's Ofsted rating?

Sunshine Pre-school Puriton was inspected on 11 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Urgent improvement, curriculum and teaching Urgent improvement, achievement Urgent improvement, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Urgent improvement. Safeguarding standards not met.

### How many children can Sunshine Pre-school Puriton take?

Sunshine Pre-school Puriton is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/142905)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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